Living Together by Design: Housing to Connect Generations

• Livestream Link: This event will be in person and livestreamed. The livestream is available at the top of this page: https://www.gsd.harvard.edu/event/living-together-by-design/
• Please note: RSVP does not guarantee entry, which is filled on a first-come-first-served basis. Doors open 15 minutes before the event begins, so be sure to arrive early.

About This Event

Intergenerational housing and communities—places that purposefully house people of all ages—offer powerful ways to reduce social isolation, improve affordability, and strengthen access to supports. While intergenerational living is not a new idea, recent innovative models provide valuable insights into housing designs and policies that build community, foster autonomy and interpersonal connections, and address affordability. This half-day event will bring together leaders from architecture, planning, homebuilding, environmental gerontology, public health, and related fields to explore cutting-edge intergenerational designs—from flexible homes that adapt to the needs of multigenerational families to larger communities that foster daily interactions and shared support. This half-day event will explore how thoughtful design, policy, and programming can shape more inclusive, resilient, and connected places to live.

A detailed agenda is forthcoming.

The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies conducts rigorous research to advance policy and practice and brings together diverse stakeholders to spark new ideas for addressing housing challenges. Through teaching and fellowships, we mentor and inspire the next generation of housing leaders.

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Host or Publisher Harvard University Graduate School of Design